If you’re flying this Sunday, be patient.

About 80,000 flyers will make it through Tampa International Airport every day during the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend.

Spokesperson Emily Nipps said Sunday will see the most traffic, while the slowest time will be on Thanksgiving Day.

She said travelers should plan ahead and arrive at the airport early.

“It might take a little longer to find that parking spot or it might take a little longer to get through the lines or even things like getting coffee will take a little longer,” Nipps said. “So we’re just asking people to be patient. Give yourself plenty of time.”

Unlike Christmas, much of the travel around Thanksgiving is concentrated in one week, Nipps said.

“Thanksgiving tends to be a time when people who aren’t used to traveling all year, maybe this could be one time they travel all year,” she said. “Not only are there more people, but there are a lot of inexperienced travelers coming to the airport.”

Nationwide, about 80 million people are expected to travel, whether by flying, driving or cruising, for the Thanksgiving weekend, according to AAA.

About 6 million of these travelers will travel by air, which is a 2% increase from last year.

The chaos is expected to last until the beginning of January.

Here are some other tips from Nipps if you are flying in November and December.

• She recommends booking parking online instead of looking for a spot. You can book by going to airport website and set an arrival and departure time.

  The ninth floor of the Short Term Parking Garage remains closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Milton.

• If you’re craving food or even a drink, Nipps said you should order online via Uber eats. You can also log on to TPAtoGo.com or scan QR codes at the airport to place an order.

  You can also order through some of the restaurants’ specific mobile apps, such as Starbucks.

• Nipps said the short-term parking garage is typically used by loved ones picking up visitors. Instead, she recommends using Mobile phone waiting lot while you wait for your guests to arrive.

  When it’s time to drop off or pick up, Nipps said you should choose Blue Express Curbsides. This is also where drivers from a rideshare app can pick up passengers.

  Red Express Curbside is under construction but passengers in that area can be picked up by their drivers outside baggage claim.

• Nipps said flyers should also make sure they follow airport or airline guidelines to make security and check-in smoother.

  She said bringing a gun to the airport can seriously slow down your trip and even lead to fines.

  “Always check your pockets and your carry-on to make sure you don’t have any weapons or sharp objects,” she said.

  She said travelers should not bring pets to the airport, unless they are traveling or they are a service animal. If a pet is flying, Nipps said they must be in a carrier.

• If you’re bringing large gifts larger than a carry-on, Nipps said you may need to check the item.

  She recommends checking guidelines with individual airlines for specific measurements.

Nipps said the airport has already prepared to ensure they can handle all the guests coming in.

“It’s making sure we have enough baristas. We have enough people serving drinks, she said. “We have enough people in guest experience who can give people directions. We have enough of our warden.”

Barring weather issues, Nipps said she expects an even week.

“We make sure our signage is working properly,” she said. “We’re making sure we communicate as clearly as we can because again, we’re going to see a lot of people who aren’t used to traveling this Thanksgiving period.”